MISSION BRIEFING:
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Russian ground forces continue their advance to the south east along the coast. Spetsnaz units supported by strategic aviation units continue to advance quickly along the border, eliminating enemy positions as they encounter them.

Opposition to our advance in the south has been stiff, with some Georgian units fighting fanatically to the bitter end in the face of overwhelming Russian numerical, tactical and technological superiority.

The 244th Motor Rifle Division has suffered 5-7% losses during the past 48 hours of combat operations, however with the support of the 339th Frontal Aviation Regiment they have advanced almost 110Km in to Georgia.

The next strategic objective for Russian forces will be Babushara airfield and the series of vital bridges just to the north of it.

It appears that the Ukraine intends to become directly involved in this conflict. They have an An-30M ELINT aircraft orbiting over the Crimea and intelligence believes that they are monitoring our operations in order to evaluate the strenth of our force deployment. This can not be allowed. In order to simplify the tactical situation in preparation for our next phase of ground operations we intend to end the Georgian intelligence gathering patrol.